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Performances in India series a confidence boost for 2027 World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies coach Daren Sammy

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has praised his team’s resilience and tactical execution after a strong showing in their recent T20I series against India, calling it a crucial confidence boost ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. The team’s ability to restrict India—defending world champions—to below the required run rate in the final game, despite tough bowling conditions, marked a significant achievement, with Sammy highlighting their disciplined approach beyond the PowerPlay.

West Indies also secured 10 wickets in each of the last two matches, a testament to their bowlers’ adaptability, though Sammy noted ongoing challenges in containing key Indian batsmen like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma when they dominate the flow of play. The series victory, if completed, would make West Indies the first team to defeat India in a bilateral T20I series at home since February 2019, reinforcing their status as a competitive force in global cricket despite recent internal challenges, including pay cuts for players.

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